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Undergraduate program

African American Studies is a multidisciplinary study of the historic and contemporary experience of people of African ancestory throughout the world. African American Studies students learn about the society, culture, politics, history, and economics of African Americans. They also study the contributions of people within the ethnic groups - in the arts, literature, science, professions, and commerce.

African American Studies is a liberal arts major with a variety of courses to develop knowledge and skills that can be applied in both personal and professional settings. Liberal arts courses provide a background to strengthen critical thinking; problem solving; written, oral, and interpersonal communication; and quantitative, analytical, and reasoning skills. These skills are important for success in the workplace.